Garrett Wilson is the CEO and Founder of Pay Insights, a company dedicated to simplifying compensation information to build trust and transparency between employees and employers. He uses over 17 years of human resources experience to provide better data and educational resources to promote happier and healthier workplace relationships.
Garrett obtained his master’s degree through the University of South Dakota in Human Resources and bachelor’s degree in business management from Minnesota State University – Mankato. He also holds multiple senior level HR certificates. When not working, you can catch Garrett creating fun travel adventures with his wife, spending time with family, or whipping up something delicious in the kitchen.
The Year-End Bonus Headache No One Warned You About
By: Garrett Wilson As we head into the start of 2026, it’s worth reflecting on what happened…
When the Same Problems Repeat, It Is Not the People
By: Garrett Wilson Let’s face it. One of your core responsibilities as a leader is navigating people…
Professional Development that Actually Works
By: Garrett Wilson Professional development is one of the top five benefits dental professionals are looking for…
Equal Pay vs. Fair Pay: What’s Best for Your Practice?
By: Garrett Wilson Compensation is one of the toughest decisions dental offices face. Limited access to reliable…
No Compensation Strategy? You’re Contributing to Turnover
By: Garrett Wilson Payroll might be your biggest expense, but turnover is what’s really bleeding your practice….
Solving Workforce Challenges by Extending Careers
By: Garrett Wilson The dental industry has been navigating a complex workforce puzzle: how do we retain…
Compensation Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated
By: Garrett Wilson You’re trying to set competitive pay for your staff, but finding accurate compensation data…
Engaging Treatment Presentations that Influence Case Acceptance in Dentistry
By: Gary M. DeWood, DDS, MS This topic originally appeared on PankeyGram.Org. Dr. DeWood granted igniteDDS permission to share with our readers. You’ve carefully diagnosed a patient’s oral health needs and crafted the perfect treatment plan. The patient seemed interested and engaged; they seemed to be asking for the treatment. But when you present it, their eyes…
The Freedom Framework Week Two: Releasing Money Blocks & Embracing Stewardship
By: Candy Velez, CRDH IgniteDDS Dental Hygiene Coach Let’s talk about a topic that can make even the most confident dental professionals shift uncomfortably in their chair — money. For a profession built on care and compassion, money often carries emotional weight. Many of us entered dentistry to help people, yet somewhere along the way,…
Holiday Stress in the Dental Office: How to Support Your Team Emotionally and Operationally
By: Dr. Sable Muntean The holiday season can be a magical time, but inside a dental practice, it often brings a perfect storm of stress. Packed schedules, patients rushing to use the last of their benefits, year-end financial pressure, and personal holiday demands all collide. It’s no surprise that December can leave even the strongest…
When Time Is Tight: Fast, Smarter Waterline Safety
By: A-dec A complementary solution best paired with an A-dec 500 Pro or 300 Pro system, A-dec® Flush Dock is an easy-to-use, portable, and hands-free solution that ensures consistent waterline protocols are maintained, while offering more efficient operatory turnover. Dentistry is that rare profession where being busy takes on two forms. First, patients are eyeing…
How Dental Practices Can WIN December Instead of Surviving It
By: Dawn Patrick, Business Strategy Coach, IgniteDDS December can feel like the ultimate scramble. Patients rushing to use insurance, team members juggling time off, and a push to hit year-end goals. But the most successful dental practices don’t just get through December. They leverage it, to finish strong, increase treatment acceptance, and prepare the schedule so…
Early Intervention in Pediatric Dentistry for Better Sleep and Growth
By: Mark T. Murphy, DDSThis topic originally appeared on PankeyGram.org. Dr. Murphy granted permission for igniteDDS to share with our readers. Sleep is the foundation of a child’s health and development, yet many children struggle with undiagnosed sleep disorders. One of the most overlooked conditions is pediatric sleep apnea, a disorder that can have serious consequences…
The Practice Profitability Playbook: Part 2
Part 2: Financial Control — Show Me the Money in Your Dental Practice By: Dawn Patrick, Business Strategy Coach, IgniteDDS Money makes a practice run, but too often, practices struggle to collect what they earn. Without strong financial control, even busy offices can leave revenue on the table. Financial Control is the system that ensures…
Did Your Dental Assistant Give You Expired Anesthetic Again?
If So, Here’s What We Need to Do By: Ronda Holman There’s nothing that sinks a dentist’s stomach faster than spotting an expired anesthetic carpule during a procedure. It’s frustrating, embarrassing, and it instantly breaks the flow of the appointment. But when expired anesthetic shows up repeatedly, it’s rarely because your dental assistant is careless;…
Endo Made Simple Part 1: Caries, Locating Canals, & Initial Access
By: Michael Eid Before you can shape and clean, you have to get the tooth ready, find the canals, and remove the pulp. Here’s a step-by-step guide for students. Step 1: Remove Caries & Build a Safe Access 🦷 High-Yield Tip: Always think “containment”. Your irrigant must stay inside the chamber. Isolation is the key…
What We’re Really Thankful For: A Note to the Dental Community
By: Dr. Sable Muntean As we head into Thanksgiving week, we wanted to pause and offer something simple, but genuine: Thank you. Not in a passing, casual way, but from a place of true understanding of what this profession asks of you every single day. To the Dentists You are leaders, healers, problem-solvers, and steady…